How To Remove Thinset From Cement Floor

The thinset on the floor.

How to remove thinset from cement floor. Today we learn how to take thinset off the floor with a nifty contraption i made. Today we learn how to take thinset off the floor with a nifty contraption i made. The most effective and easiest way to remove mastic or thinset from a concrete floor after the tiles have been removed. Since i m putting down new large sized floor tiles getting the old tiles off was just the first step.

To prevent the tiles from cracking the floor also needs to be level. The best way to remove thinset from a cement foundation in addition to renovating completely gutting and starting over in our kitchen we are also replacing all the flooring in the common areas of the house kitchen entryway family room dining room hallway. After the old tiles were removed there were still large areas of thinset stuck to the concrete that were obviously not level. If you need to grind thin set from the floor of a small room say 80 100 sqft then using a diamond disc on an angle grinder will work beautifully and the project should only take a couple of days and cost you a measly 40 plus a replacement shop vac filter.

Connect a 5 horsepower wet dry vacuum to the grinder by pressing its hose into the hole located in the dust shroud. Otherwise hire a pro or at least rent the appropriate tools if you can afford them. Attach a 5 to 7 in 13 to 18 cm diamond cut wheel to an angle grinder with a 4 5 in 11 cm cup wheel.